News

Delphax Technologies says that its CR2000 printer will rival Kodaks Versamark ink-jet machines, with higher resolutions and speeds when it launches at Drupa.

Xeikon is aiming to achieve 60 installations of its new 5000 digital press this year, and has already pre-sold four.

Agfa, EFI, Heidelberg and Screen have issued a joint statement committing to interoperability with other CIP4 JDF products.

Lenticular print specialist Hive Associates is to produce lenticular postcard inserts for Nestl Purina brand Winalot in IPC Medias monthly publication <i>Essentials</i>.

Alcan Packaging has introduced a flexo promotional printing technique to the UK market for fast-moving consumer goods.

Maldon-based printer Wyndeham Heron has secured the contract to print new consumer title <i>Stag and Groom</i>.

Leicester-based Artisan Press has produced the first spring and summer <i>Design Directory</i> for Marks & Spencer.

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has reportedly been left mystified after the WWF withdrew its support for its Sustainability Action Plan.

Agfa is likely to sidestep the annual Ifra newspaper show in October in favour of exhibiting at Drupa this year.

Utility companies across the UK have started rolling out schemes to offer paperless billing to reduce print costs and help the environment.

BASF Printing Systems UK has appointed Russell Foxley to the newly created position of managing director.

Cooper Clegg has won a significant new contract from Redwood to print the Boots Health & Beauty magazine.

More than 200 former employees of Imperial Home Dcor have been awarded in excess of 400,000, after an employment tribunal found in their favour (PrintWeek 10 July 2003).

Print management company Dataform has made three appointments as part of its expansion plans.

UK publishing industry sources suggest that UPMs Caledonian Paper mill has attained the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Pan-European Forest Certification accreditations.